Stocks to Sell

Stocks can plunge for any number of reasons — investors may need to raise cash for large milestone purchases, or algorithms could be triggered by stop losses which create massive selloffs. Whatever the case, InvestorPlace’s journalists weed out the markets’ losers, keeping you informed of which stocks to cash out of before they come crashing down.

5 High-Yield Sucker Plays to Avoid Right Now

These 5 high yielding stocks are actually traps, providing big dividend income but at some risk to a dividend cut due to poor operating results

12 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 12 stocks get F's ("strong strong") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

5 Stocks With Ugly Analyst Earnings Revisions — WTSL BONT VRTX PSEM TRNX

This week, these five stocks have the worst ratings in Analyst Earnings Revisions, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four Chemicals stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of three Pharmaceutical stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of five Internet and Web Service stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

6 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of six Electrical Equipment stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Get Selective, Sell These 3 Consumer Stocks

Large investors with the firepower to move stocks up or down are paring down their holdings, selling off lower-quality stocks like these three.

5 Stocks With Ugly Earnings Surprises — WPC CBB ROMA MOD NX

This week, these five stocks have the worst ratings in Earnings Surprises, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — EGO GFI MCP and more

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an "F" ("strong sell") on Portfolio Grader. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq increased 9.7%, the Dow increased 12.6%, and the S&P has risen 11.6%.

Groupon: It’s Better … Just Not a Buy

While Groupon's first-quarter earnings report detailed several avenues of improvement, there's not enough to justify buying shares at these prices.

Dish Network Is Stuck in Neutral

After reporting a sluggish Q1, Dish Network clearly needs something to offset anemic growth. But even a Sprint acquisition might not be enough to jump-start things.

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four Software stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of three Construction and Engineering stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of six Energy Services stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Stay Away From a Beaten-Down Fusion-io

Fusion-io lost its CEO and chief marketing officer ... along with 27% of its value as a result. Still, don't go bottom-fishing with this one quite yet.

Steer Clear of These Bird Flu-Tainted Stocks

Food scandals and the latest outbreak of avian flu are causing trouble for some important U.S.-based China plays. Approach these names with caution.

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of seven Semiconductor stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").